Considerations for Auburn Scoliosis Patients

01/29/2019

Scoliosis is not a condition all Auburn
parents, families or persons have to consider. For those whose lives or loved
ones’ lives are concerned with scoliosis, Auburn
scoliosis is a big matter. Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. shares
these new findings about Auburn scoliosis development and treatment
of scoliosis.

CAUSES OF Auburn SCOLIOSIS: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS
YOUTH

Being physically active is a common
recommendation for Auburn chiropractic patients. It is
important for all Auburn kids and especially for kids at risk for
scoliosis. New research on the mechanism, diagnosis and treatment
of spinal scoliosis - though not very much is known
about the causes of adolescent onset idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) –
recorded that reduced physical
ability and activity in those who go on have scoliosis by age 15 was
seen as early as age 18 months. Those children who did more
objectively measured moderate/vigorous physical activity at age 11 were 30%
less likely to develop scoliosis.(1) Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. knows Auburn
parents will want to keep their kids moving!

Auburn SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: OUTCOME PREDICTION

Beyond understanding the development of scoliosis, treatment
of scoliosis intrigues Auburn scoliosis patients. The
spine holds some clues as to just how it will
respond to Auburn chiropractic treatment. A significant
tilting of the L3 and L4 vertebrae at skeletal maturity, specifically
one greater than 16°, foretells future curve progression and low
back pain in adulthood. (2)Such a spine with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis profits
from spinal mobilization and therapeutic exercise. They both may slow the
progression of the curve and decrease the already
increased magnitude of the curve. A form of spinal
manipulation called Cox® Flexion Distraction spinal
manipulation incorporates spine distraction with mobilization of
vertebral segments through their normal ranges of motion. This may
allow increased mobility and assist in halting
curve progression and in reducing the curvature. (3)

Auburn SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: SPINAL MOBILIZATION

A new study presented support
for spinal mobilization of scoliosis spines. Researchers discovered
significant improvements in the neutral angles of both the lower thoracic spine
curve and the lower lumbar spine curve after triple-treatment trunk stretching.
Triple-treatment trunk stretching may well improve the spinal
curve and the physical fitness status of the scoliosis patient.
(4) Again, Cox® flexion distraction manipulation stretches the basic anatomical
posture of scoliosis.

Auburn SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: SURGICAL VS
NON-SURGICAL

Definitive evidence of the
clinical expectations and outcomes of non-surgical and surgical care for adolescent
idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is scarce. While AIS can advance
throughout the growth years and cause a surface deformity, it is typically not
symptomatic. However, the risk of health problems and curve
progression rises if the final spinal curvature get
to or goes over a certain degree. Scoliosis-specific exercises, bracing, and
surgery are more typical interventions to prevent the
progression. The central goals of all types of
interventions are to correct the deformity, prevent
additional worsening of the curve, and restore the spine’s asymmetry and balance. Further, diminishing
morbidity and pain and allowing return to normal
function are also significant. Surgery is normally
suggested for curvatures exceeding 40 to 50
degrees to stop the curvature. There are many reports of short-term
(few months) favorable surgical treatment outcomes but few
long-term outcomes (more than 20 years). For those with curves greater
than 45 degrees, there are no randomized controlled trials and prospective
controlled trials comparing spinal fusion surgery with non-surgical
interventions in people with AIS with a Cobb angle more than 45
degrees to say one is superior. (5)

Auburn SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT: CHIROPRACTIC

Chiropractic medicine can be first line care for AIS. The
chiropractor determines the curvature angle and establishes a Auburn treatment plan that can incorporate
spinal manipulation, specialized exercises, postural control, and bracing. If required,
interdisciplinary care will be included in
the Auburn chiropractic treatment plan. Concerning chiropractic Cox®
Technic spinal manipulation, consider the study (6) on
stiffness of the thoracic spine which is the primary area of the
spine affected by scoliosis. This study documented
that changes in spinal stiffness with chronic thoracic pain demonstrate
correlation with pain and muscle activity. Spinal
stiffness is increased in chronic spine related pain. Increased spine motion is a part of non-surgical
treatment of scoliosis whether in the adolescent or middle to older aged
individual.

Schedule your Auburn chiropractic visit. Considering
all the treatments available for Auburn scoliosis is key
to the adolescent or adult with scoliosis and his/her family.
Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. teams up with Auburn scoliosis
patients and their families to discover the right path for spinal
mobility, strength, and health.

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